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Welcome to GATA.org.uk, the online face of the Guildford Amateur Theatre Association. We hope you find this website useful.
GATA is an umbrella organisation with about 20 societies and groups including theatre and opera companies, singing and youth groups, as well as dancers and film makers. GATA works towards advancing public education in the dramatic arts in and around Guildford. GATA has been a big ally to The Electric Theatre and was instrumental in its founding. Many of the groups perform at The Electric Theatre year in year out - why not drop in and see what they are up to, and maybe join in too? Look out for auditions and, if you don't want to tread the boards, there are other ways to get involved too!
DICK WHITTINGTON MDS PANTOMIME 26th to 28th January 2012 at MERROW VILLAGE HALL 7.30PM WITH MATINEE ON SATURDAY 28TH AT 2.30PM
A great cast have got together for this production and Dick and his cat overcome all the obstacles along the way and end up winning the girl, the mayoral chain and all the cheers of the inhabitants of London, whilst the "baddies" all get their just deserts!!! Come along and join the extremely therapeutic hissing, booing and cheering you will go home feeling refreshed and ready to tackle anything!!
Don't forget to get your tickets for this traditional pantomime, they are available from Pat Baldock on 01483 570621 at an extremely reasonable cost.
Posted by Merrow Dramatic Society on 8 January 2012
“THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE”-- AND A PEAK PERFORMANCE
Godalming Operatic Society’s production of “The Pirates of Penzance” is sure to be a wonderful Leap Year treat for all the family. The winning team of Musical Director Robin Wells and Stage Director Pat O’Connell are once again at the helm. Expectations are high that this accomplished and award winning Society will put on a show that will live up to their usual high standards. Also for 2012 there is an extra performance at Leatherhead.
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Posted by Godalming Operatic Society on 31 December 2011
The Marriage of Figaro
Guildburys' 22nd annual open-air production at Farnham castle. 11 - 14 July 2012. Audition dates will be announced soon.
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Posted by Guildburys on 20 December 2011
Student Film Makers looking for male actors
I am producing one of my final films at university and am looking for male actors. The film is a story created within the second world war and am looking for 3 male actors.
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Posted by Guildford Amateur Theatre Association on 3 December 2011
Artist wanted to help create sets for Sleeping Beauty
Hi Compton Little theatre are looking for someone to help out with set painting for their next panto - Sleeping Beauty - this is scenery on a small scale (we are a relatively smale scale village hall) - so might suit someone who's always wanted to have a go - but could start on something smaller - or someone who's done it before but doesn't want too big a project. We pride ourselves on our production values in a small space - and are a very friendly welcoming and family orientated group - if you fanc having a go please contact Alison on 01483 472084 or Rhona on 01483 861792 who are producing and directing respectively. - MANY THANKS
Posted by Guildford Amateur Theatre Association on 12 September 2011
Get involved with the Cultural Olympiad
Dear GATA members
The Council is working to celebrate the Olympics and the cultural olympiad with a number of arts and sports events leading up to the opening of the Olympic games. It is hoped that many events will take place during the 500 days (from 15 March 2011) prior to the start of the games, and that there will be a specific website, provided by Guildford Borough Council, to advertise all of these events.
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Posted by Guildford Amateur Theatre Association on 18 May 2011
Looking for furniture for your production
Theatre groups need props and furniture for plays and shows and it is not always possible to borrow furniture from members of the group or it may be too expensive to buy. And sometimes finding items of furniture not in current fashion can be difficult.
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Posted by Paul on 28 February 2010